Since the pandemic, it feels like London is unveiling a new restaurant every day. There’s always something hot in town, whether it’s from a top chef or an unknown restaurateur. This year, the city has done well in terms of new openings, with dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars making their grand debuts all over the place, delighting locals and visitors alike. Others have been eagerly awaited, such as Santiago Lastra’s Fonda, a Mexican restaurant that opened its doors in early October, and Larry Jayasekara’s restaurant The Cocochine, and restaurant and chef Jason Atherton’s Sael London in St James’s Market, while others are flying further down the road. radar, including Cornus, a great British place worth a dinner or two. AngloThai, formerly a pop-up, debuted in Marylebone, serving a mix of British and Thai cuisine. But while there was plenty of great food to taste in 2024, a few restaurants stood out above the rest, compelling diners with their cuisine, atmosphere and service.
From Bottarga, the new hot Greek spot deep in Chelsea, to the reopening of the iconic Hero in Maida Vale, London has received some powerful new additions to its dining scene. And not all of them require you to break the bank to eat there. Whether you’re looking for low-key pub food or something more upscale, here are the top 10 best restaurants in London for 2024.
